Fifteenth+Welsh+6

== =BY: Alexis, Steven, And Matt=


 * What does the 15th amdendment really mean?**
 * States that a person's race, or prior history as a slave could not keep them from voting
 * Had little effect on southern states
 * Southern states found ways for blacks not to vote (poll taxes- next question)
 * Amendment was passed on February 26, 1869 by Congress
 * All states eventually ratified this amendment


 * What are poll taxes?[[image:http://school.discoveryeducation.com/clipart/images/dmbtest.gif width="125" height="147" align="left"]]**
 * Required people (blacks) to pay fees everytime they voted
 * Blacks couldn't afford the fees so they did not vote
 * __Literacy tests__ to expllain the difficult part of the Constitution
 * The blacks didn't learn that because the to be come a legal immagrat you didn't need to know much
 * That kept them away form the polls
 * http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=9074133843185897127&q=15th+amendment&total=22&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=5


 * What was the "Vote or Die" campaign?**
 * Created in 2004
 * Was designed to get young people to vote
 * Had celebrity sponcers
 * The 2 MAIN proposers were P.Diddy and Paris Hilton
 * They didn't vote in the 2004 Presidential election
 * This was around the time of Hurricane Katrina
 * P.Diddy stated on live television that, "George Bush (our US president candidate) does not like black people."
 * http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4336048293042496698&q=15th+amendment&total=22&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=1

__**Supreme Court Will Hear Voter ID Case**__ Los Angeles Times David A. Savage January 7, 2008 because of this and Republicans will have to prove there is going to be a lot of fraud if they dont. -By Steve H __**Clinton, McCain Win - New York Senator bounces back; Obama comes in close 2nd**__ The Journal News Brian Tumulty January 9, 2008 Barack Obama could not vote becasue he is a African American
 * Republicans want voter ID like a license or passport at the polls to prevent fraud when people vote
 * Democrats say it a Republican trick to prevent voting by people who vote Democratic and minorities- similar to poll taxes
 * Poll taxes which were ways to stop people from voting.
 * 5 states have voter ID laws: Indiana, Georgia, Missouri, Arizona and Florida
 * Other states allow utility bills or other evidence to prove who you are and your residency
 * Both sides will have a hard time proving their point. Democrats will have to prove that a lot of people wont come out to vote
 * A ruling is not expeceted until May or June 2008
 * Hilary Clinton won the New Hampshire primary
 * Barack Obama won the Iowa primary last week
 * Before the 15th amendmant people like Hilary Clinton coulnt vote because she is a woman

by. Steve H. The Politico Ben SMith January 24, 2007 Clinton went on vacation in the island of Anguilla. But of course, is vas no VACATION for hilary. She was on a mission. Hilary Clinton wants the black support for her campaining in 2008. "Obama is not built to be the black candidate", says Clinton's adviser. "I don't think he wants to play the Jesse Jackson party of the election." But still, Clinton pushes hard for her longtime allies in the black buisness. The contest is on! This is serious because it could shape the way Obama does in the election. I like this article because I like Hilary Clinton and I would want her to win the Presidential Election. She is a very busy woman, and knows the difference between a vacation and a mission. She is a dedicated person and I TRUELY believe she is a better candidate than Obama. - By Alexis G.
 * __Clinton Seeks Black Support__**

New York Times Jeff Zeleny January 2, 2008 Barack Obama trys to win the South Carolina primary by using a videotape of a speech he said at Iowa.( Barack won the Iowa primary as well) Polls say that 2% of black voters will vote democratically in South Carolina. If the 15th Amendment wasn't created, Barack could not be a canidate for the presidential race. He would also wouldn't be a senator right know as well.
 * __Saying Race Is No Barrier, Obama Still Courts Blacks__**

By Matt S.